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A mercenary is a soldier hired by the army of
another country or by a private army.
Mercenary military service originated in the
14th century, when cash payment on a regular
basis was the only means of guaranteeing
soldiers' loyalty. In the 20th century
mercenaries have been common in wars and
guerrilla activity in Asia, Africa, and Latin
America.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn